But I couldn't because we haven't had internet, phone or cable in over 24 hours due to a very , very bad storm last night. I had an electrician and a bunch of boys at my house all morning playing and then went to Van's pool this afternoon, so I wasn't able to run to Panera to get some WI-FI connections so I could tell you what I've been wanting to tell you!!

JJ's doctor called last night at 8pm and left a message for JJ to call him back at his office number. Then he added, "But it's nothing urgent. Again, it's NOTHING urgent." So, we translated that to mean that "the biopsy results aren't anything to be concerned about" - and that translation was confirmed at 4:30pm today!

The doctor said JJ has "non-alcoholic fatty liver disease" and that is good news. There is no tissue damage, no sclerosis. He just has too much fat in his liver so he needs to lose 15lbs and cut back on fats. Which will be our next prayer journey. But let's just celebrate for now!

The doctor said he'd fight hard to make sure the insurance company notes that there is no reason to be concerned and hopefully that will bring the rates down significantly. That is our prayer because we need to increase his life insurance as we increase the size of our family.

Girlfriends, thank you so much for "being there" with us. Truly, you have been like next-door-neighbors the way you have cared, checked on, and prayed for us. I know God heard you and answered your prayers. We have had such peace while we waited, which we fully attribute to the gift of praying friends and family. So, from the bottom of our Swope hearts, THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!

"First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is being reported all over the world." (through blogs!) Romans 1:8

24 Comments:

Oh my friend - PRAISE THE LORD! He is SO good! Celebrating and rejoicing with you. He has been totally overwhelming me lately with His faithfulness. Praying that this will be testimony to your Doctor as well - the one JJ had opportunity to pray with before his test - oh my friend, we really do find joy in a BIG God!!Love, hugs, praise and prayers of thanksgiving,Joy

Wow, Renee and JJ. I am thrilled and thankful for your news! I was praying and checking on you. Thank you Jesus. I pray that everyone who is waiting on results would know the peace that Renee has had through this. It only comes from you. May their results also be the same kind of good news. Thank you Lord. Our hope is always found in YOU! May we all leap like the beggar at the gate Beautiful!

Praise the Lord! I am so celebrating with you! God is good! Will be praying that the journey ahead will be a smooth one, and God will continue to show Himself strong on your behalf! Lots of love, April

God is so good...but He still would have been no matter what the results. No one ever wants these uncertainties in life - but they sure have a way of bringing us closer to God. Have a happy, little-bit-closer-to-God day!!!-Janet

YEAH! AND praise the LORD!!!I have had your family on my heart. I have read down to this post in hopes of finding out about your husband!(I was in non-internet territory all weekend)God is amazing. So incredibly Amazing!I am STILL thinking of the service that you spoke...your words of the shadow of the cross instead of the shadow of doubt ring to my heart almost daily.God has used you in my life is such a way Renee. Thank you so much for listening (even while applying makeup!)

Are you ready to lose the weight of self-doubt?
Sign up for "The 7-day Doubt Diet"

You will receive FREE Confident Heart devotions that are filled with encouraging insights, powerful promises, and scripture-based prayers each day, for a week!
Enter your information below to be part of "The 7-day Doubt Diet" beginning June 27th.